Get Parking and manoeuvring -> Rear view camera system Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

Introduction

The rear view camera system in the rear of the vehicle makes it easier for the driver to see behind the vehicle and

provides support for parking manoeuvres.

The rear view camera system shows the area behind the vehicle on the Infotainment system screen. Depending on

the operating mode and equipment specification, orientation lines support the view to the rear.

Rear view camera system with parking modes

Depending on equipment, the following views are available for the rear view camera system:

Perpendicular parking:

orientation lines assist reverse parking at a right angle to the road.

Parallel parking:

orientation lines and boxes assist reverse parking parallel to the road.

Crossing traffic:

shows the area behind and beside the vehicle with a wide angle.

Trailer support:

shows the area immediately behind the vehicle with a high zoom factor and orientation lines

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the system limits. The parking system is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver. If this is not

observed, this can result in accidents, serious injuries and also damage to the vehicle.

● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the parking systems.

You should practise parking with the rear view camera system in a traffic-calmed area or car park with good

visibility and weather conditions, so that you can familiarise yourself with the system, orientation lines and

guiding functions in a safer environment.

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Switching the rear view camera system on and off

Switching on the rear view camera system

1. Select reverse gear.

Or: Press the

button.

Switching off the rear view camera system

—Rear view camera system without parking modes:The rear view camera system switches off when the reverse gear

is disengaged.

—Rear view camera system with parking modes:The rear view camera system is switched off when the vehicle is

driven forwards at a speed of more than 15 km/h (9 mph).

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Parking perpendicular to the road

Fig. 1 Infotainment system screen display: Choose parking

space.

Fig. 2 Infotainment system screen display: drive towards

the selected parking space.

Fig. 3 Infotainment system screen display: Align the

vehicle in the parking space.

1

Road.

2

Selected parking space.

3

Lateral boundaries of selected parking space.

4

Rear limit of the parking space.

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Driving into a parking space

1. Press the button or the

function button before driving past the selected parking space.

2. Tap the

function button in the Infotainment system.

2

3. Position the vehicle in front of the parking space→ Fig. 1

4. Select reverse gear.

.

2

5. Reverse slowly and steer the vehicle so that the yellow lines are aligned with the selected parking space

3

.

The green and yellow lines must be aligned with the side boundary lines → Fig. 2

.

4

6. Stop when the red line reaches the rear boundary→ Fig. 3

.

The system displays the orientation lines irrespective of the area surrounding the vehicle. There is no

automatic obstacle detection. Drivers must judge for themselves whether the vehicle will fit into the parking

space.

Parking mode: Trailer support

Fig. 4 Infotainment system screen display: Trailer support.

In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the trailer support function can be used when approaching a trailer

drawbar.

1. Tap the

function button to select the parking mode.

The rear view camera system shows the vehicle’s towing bracket in the lower part of the image. Coloured guiding

lines help with the manoeuvring process → Fig. 4:

Green lines: Distance to towing bracket.

Yellow line: Pre-calculated direction of the towing bracket depending on the angle of the steering wheel.

Parking parallel to the road

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Fig. 1 Infotainment system screen display: Choose parking

space (illustration).

Fig. 2 Infotainment system screen display: drive towards

the selected parking space (illustration).

Fig. 3 Infotainment system screen display: Align the

vehicle in the parking space (illustration).

1

Road.

2

Obstacle or auxiliary box.

3

Lateral boundaries of selected parking space.

4

Obstacle or auxiliary box.

Red line: boundary or safety clearance.

Yellow lines: the vehicle's path depending on the steering wheel angle.

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Green lines boundary lines.

Parking using the rear view camera system

1. Press the button or the

function button before driving past the selected parking space.

2. Tap the

function button in the Infotainment system.

3. Operate the turn signal for the relevant side of the road.

4. Position the vehicle parallel to and around one metre away from the parking space. The yellow auxiliary boxes

2

4

must cover the obstacles → Fig. 1

and

. The area in between must be free of obstacles.

5. Select reverse gear. A red frame shows the target position of your vehicle→ Fig. 1.

6. Turn the steering wheel so that the red frame moves between the auxiliary boxes and turns green→ Fig. 1.

Leave the steering wheel in this position while reversing.

7. If a change has to be made to the steering wheel angle, one of the yellow lateral lines will turn red. The steering

wheel symbol shows the driver when the steering wheel angle has to be changed.

8. Reverse slowly until the stop sign is displayed or the green line is aligned with the side limit of the parking

space → Fig. 3. An arrow→ Fig. 2 indicates the remaining distance behind the vehicle, based on the number of

segments shown in the arrow.

9. Stop the vehicle. Steer in the opposite direction until the steering angle is reached and the direction arrow is no

longer displayed.

10. Continue reversing until the stop symbol is displayed or until the red line reaches the rear limit.

Introduction

Park Assist shows parking spaces that are suitable for parking and assists the driver when driving into and out of

parking spaces.

Park Assist is an extension of Park Distance Control (→ Park Distance Control).

Park Assist steers the vehicle automatically. The driver must control the accelerator, gear changes and brake→

Observe the text message in the instrument cluster display.

.

The

button for the rear window heating is located in the centre console.

WARNING

The intelligent technology used in the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only

within the system limits. If this is not observed, this can result in accidents, serious injuries and also damage to the

vehicle.

● Pay careful attention to the parking procedure and the traffic around you. Keep looking in the direction in which

you are parking.

● Use the foot brake to slow the vehicle in a hazardous situation.

WARNING

Fast rotational steering wheel movements can cause serious injury.

● When manoeuvring, do not reach for the steering wheel until prompted to do so by the system.

● Exception: If a dangerous situation occurs, intervene and take over the steering.

NOTICE

Park Assist uses parked vehicles, the kerb and other objects as guidance. Please ensure that the wheels and tyres are

not damaged when parking the vehicle.

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Parking and manoeuvring -> Rear view camera system for Your Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

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